In March 2025, Stephen Booth suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while visiting Carmarthen Job Centre Plus. A cardiac arrest happens without warning. The person collapses, becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. It is a life-threatening‑ emergency that requires immediate action: checking for danger, calling 999, starting CPR and using a defibrillator if one is…
The Welsh Conservatives have expressed concern following the collapse of Furniture manufacturer Westbridge. Nearly 300 workers have lost their jobs at the furniture firm in Flintshire, following its collapse into administration. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Spokesperson for Finance, Sam Rowlands, said: “This is a devastating blow for workers and their families, and a stark warning about the…
Residents are advised about upcoming drainage improvement works in Hirwaun, which will require local traffic management. The scheme at High Street will reconstruct a manhole along with connections to the existing drainage lines. This will tackle a known issue of water accumulation within the highway during periods of heavy rainfall. The works will last around two…
The latest NHS statistics for Wales show that performance against the 62-day target for patients starting cancer treatment remains at 57% in February, down from 60.7% in December and well below the 75% target. Median response times for ambulance red calls was 9 minutes 25 seconds, longer than the previous month and again missing the Government’s target response time….
Responding to the announcement from SNP Leader John Swinney, that he will work with Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein to break up the United Kingdom, Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar said: “The cat is out of the bag – a vote for Plaid Cymru is a vote to form a dangerous alliance with Sinn Fein…
Wales Air Ambulance Charity is asking for support to help keep its lifesaving helicoptersflying, after facing a significant increase in aviation fuel costs linked to the war in the MiddleEast.Even if the conflict in the Middle East were to end in the coming days, the Charity would stillface additional costs in the region of £50,000…
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K have officially sold out for the second consecutive year, with record numbers set to take part on Sunday 10th May 2026. This year’s event is bigger than ever, with 2,500 runners registered for the 10K and 1,200 participants in the 2K, highlighting the continued growth and popularity of…
The High Court has allowed a judicial review claim brought by commercial providers of residential adult care homes in the area of Swansea, finding that the council did not comply with the National Framework for the Commissioning of Care and Support in Wales when setting a new rate for care home fees. In Heart of Wales Care Ltd…
Four men have been charged following an aggravated burglary in Aberdare on Saturday, April 18. Louis Ayres, 37, from Aberdare, has been charged with aggravated burglary. Luke Badcock, 29, from Ebbw Vale, has been charged with aggravated burglary and having an imitation firearm. Joel Godfrey, 33, from Aberdare, has been charged with aggravated burglary and…
Transport for Wales is facing a judicial review challenge over its alleged failure to provide safe and reliable assistance for disabled passengers at one of its train stations. The legal threat centres around TfW’s ‘Passenger Assist’ service, which claimant Danny Thomas argues has left him unattended on platforms at Cardiff Central station or not met…
